11/01/2026
🎃 Halloween has a Catholic history that may surprise you.
Did you know that Halloween, All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day are traditionally celebrated together as Hallowtide?
In this video, our Council Lecturer takes us through the history of Hallowtide, from the early Christian martyrs and the origins of All Saints' Day to the traditions that developed over the centuries.
He also challenges some commonly accepted ideas about Halloween's pagan origins and makes an important point: Halloween is part of our Catholic heritage, and we shouldn't be afraid to reclaim its religious meaning.
Hallowtide gives us an opportunity to reflect on the last things: death, judgment, Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory, while remembering the saints and praying for the faithful departed.
Take a few minutes to watch and learn more about the Catholic roots of a season we often take for granted.
Vivat Jesus!
Lecturer Christopher Reibold discusses how Halloween, All Saints Da...